For Each of the Following Cases Indicate If the Action

question 24

Essay

For each of the following cases indicate if the action by a member CPA is a violation of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and cite the relevant rule.
A. Was a trustee of client's profit-sharing trust.
B. Accepted referral fees from local attorneys for nonattest clients with the clients' knowledge.
C. Performed audit in accordance with GASB standards.
D. Advises client to have an insurance review from a local insurance company in which the CPA has a material financial interest.
E. Promoted tax service on local TV station.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change in total regardless of the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Machine Hour

A machine hour is a unit of measurement representing the operation of machinery or equipment for one hour, used in calculating cost allocation and operational efficiency.

Total Variable Costs

The sum total of all costs that vary with the level of output or production volume, such as materials and labor directly involved in production.

Level Of Activity

A term that refers to the volume or quantity of production or work completed in a business operation, which can significantly impact costs and efficiency.